Great Antarctic Voyage

Typical Itinerary

1. Day 1: Embark in Ushuaia, Argentina

   Set sail in the early evening, leaving Ushuaia behind and charting a course through the Beagle Channel.

2. Day 2: At sea, towards the Falkland Islands

3. Days 3-4 : The Falkland Islands: visit Stanley & outlying islands

   You will receive a warm welcome in the Falkland Islands, where you visit some of the privately-owned outlying islands. Flightless steamer ducks, and magellanic and gentoo penguins are just some of the highlights of Carcass Island. On nearby Saunders Island, you can see black-browed albatross and its sometimes clumsy landings, along with breeding imperial shags and large colonies of rockhopper penguins. You can often see Peale’s and Commerson’s dolphins along the coast or riding the bow wave as you sail the Southern Ocean.

4. Days 5-6 : At sea, towards South Georgia

   With the odd wandering albatross wheeling overhead as company, you cross the Antarctic Convergence to remote, rugged and hauntingly beautiful South Georgia.

5. Days 7-10 : Explore South Georgia

   Glacier-covered South Georgia is an island of contrasts with stunning landscapes, fantastic wildlife habitats and mountain scenery, plus abandoned whaling stations and a haunting history.

   This sub-Antarctic island has astonishing concentrations of wildlife, and its awesome scenery ranges from impressive mountains and mighty glaciers to deep fjords and low-lying grassland. Renowned as a destination for birdwatchers, South Georgia is an inspiring place with more wildlife than virtually anywhere else on the planet. Among the many species that breed here are wandering albatross, southern giant petrel and fur seal. A hike over the heavily glaciated terrain to a hilltop affords magnificent views of rookeries of king penguins.

   The island played a significant role in Ernest Shackleton's epic journey after the sinking of his ship the 'Endurance,' and you will visit his grave at Grytviken, a once-active whaling station.

6. Day 11: At sea, towards the wildlife haven of the Antarctic Peninsula

7. Day 12: Visit South Orkney Islands

   Enjoy the scenic vistas of the South Orkney Islands. Depending on weather and sea conditions, you might visit Orcadas Base, an Argentine scientific station on Laurie Island in the South Orkney archipelago. If a visit isn’t possible, you may instead land in Coronation Island’s Shingle Cove.

8. Days 13-16 : Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

   On arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula, you explore penguin rookeries, visit a research station, encounter marine mammals in the many channels, and come face-to-face with icebergs. The sightings and encounters vary from trip to trip, and although it is impossible to guarantee exactly what you will see, we are confident that you will not be disappointed on this voyage of a lifetime! Selected departures offer optional activities such as camping and kayaking.

9. Days 17-18 : Cross the infamous Drake Passage

   Your final traverse to Ushuaia, a time when you can share tales with fellow passengers and reminisce about your epic journey of a lifetime.

10. Day 19: Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning & disembark